Merry Christmas (Eve)! As per tradition, we had the very long 6 course meal for Christmas Eve. The theme this year was black white and silver. La Toque Gourmande had a successful serving another year in a row!
setting up the name tags
the table
a place setting
Once Arnaud and Jess arrived, it was time to get the little to eat her dinner before the guests arrived...
Isabella was intrigued by the train going around the tree...
I am not quite sure what she was up to here. She was running around the living room with the pillow, and panting with her mouth wide open.
Every at their places at the table...
We had the garage set up as the food storage area. And Dad needed to grill some beef as well, so we carted the barbecue in there so it was more comfortable to cook for him.
Just a few of the bottles of wine and Asti
First course:
From top left clockwise:Creamy Smoked Trout with Apple and Horseradish on Born Bread
Prosciutto Roll with Arugula, Goat Cheese and Dried Fig
Roquefort Dip accompanied with Apple, Endive and Celery
Creamy Smoked Trout with Apple and Horseradish on Brown Bread
Prosciutto Roll with Arugula, Goat Cheese and Dried Fig
Fifth Course (main):
Bouef on Croute with a Spinach and Walnut Filling
Bouef on Croute with a Spinach and Walnut Filling
Dessert:
Poached Oranges with Candied Ginger and Zest
Buche de Noel
Poached Oranges with Candied Ginger and Zest
Buche de Noel
Christmas Eve was small this year, but still just as merry as always. Each course was experimental, except for the Buche and the Sorbet, but everything came out better than I thought. It was a great night, and La Toque Gourmande may have another serving at the end of next year....
